When club and county work hand in hand

FAMILY AFFAIR: Down manager Conor Laverty with his children after the Tailteann Cup semi-final win over Laois at Croke Park. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

In Conor Laverty’s mind the logic was simple. He had come to this realisation long before he was confirmed as Down manager. Players need to play. Why make a fuss about that?

Where possible, those outside the matchday panel are released to their clubs.